Supreme Court seems inclined to limit race-based electoral districts under the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court appeared inclined to limit the use of the Voting Rights Act to force states to draw electoral districts favorable to minority voters.

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on the Voting Rights Act and race-based redistricting

The Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority appeared open to weakening the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 in a way that could limit minority representation in Congress.

Supreme Court seems poised to further undercut the Voting Rights Act

The court's conservative majority could invalidate the section of the Voting Rights Act aimed at ensuring minority voters are not shut out of the process of drawing new congressional district lines.

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Proposition 50 Update as Voting ‘Close to Recall Election’ Levels

Gavin Newsom has put forth an amendment that would temporarily revise the state's congressional map, expected to boost Democrats.

Supreme Court seems likely to limit race-based electoral districts under Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court seemed likely to limit race-based electoral districts under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act after hearing arguments by lawyers for Louisiana and the Trump administration.
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